Landmark Volunteers

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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:08:15 +0000

Does anyone know if Landmark Volunteers has permenantly closed? They seemed such a well established program with so mnay volunteer options-- I am shocked by this.

I was trying to look up their 2010 summer programs and their website says:

2009:Landmark Suspends Operations
It is with great sadness that Landmark has decided it must suspend its operations for 2009. We are just one of many organizations that have been affected by the economic downturn. The rising costs of maintaining the quality of the Landmark programs have become an increasing problem, but it is the prospect of substantially reduced enrollment in the current economic environment that has forced this decision upon us.

Since 1991, Landmark Volunteers has offered community service programs to more than 8,000 high school students, giving them an opportunity to make an impact in the world around them. In addition to providing over 800,000 hours of work to hundreds of important nonprofit organizations across the country, the volunteers were able to make new friends, learn new skills and develop a sense of purpose.

We want to thank you for your continued support over the years and to let you know that we deeply appreciate the confidence you have placed in Landmark Volunteers. Because of your belief in our mission, we have been able to instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in the thousands of volunteers who have made a difference in the world.